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Beaumont bills lower than state average

News Staff
Thursday, December 29, 2022
The U.S. Utilities Market Size and Household Spending Report for 2022, released by doxoINSIGHT, reports that household expenses in Beaumont, on average, are 16.7% lower than the national average of $2,003, and 14.7% lower than the state average of $1,956.

Groves city manager severance ‘private’

Scott McLendon
Thursday, December 29, 2022
After scheduling a slew of agenda items ranging from taking “adverse employment action” against Groves’ longtime city manager to opening investigations into his conduct in office, city councilors decided to “skip” the issues and iron out a severance package for the administative employee in a...
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Glow party at BCM

News Staff
Thursday, December 29, 2022
The Beaumont Children’s Museum is hosting a New Year’s Eve edition of “Let’s Glow Party” on Saturday, Dec. 31, at 9 a.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and children and can be purchased online at beaumontchildrensmuseum.org. Located at 701 Main St.
LA Roxx

LA Roxx

Goodbye 2022, hello 2023

Chad Cooper
Thursday, December 29, 2022
It was in 1789 when Robert Burns’ poem was set to a traditional tune, “Auld Lang Syne,” which became the song that would be sung every New Year’s Eve. “Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And days of auld lang syne?” Going out?
Albert Nolen

Albert Nolen

Out & About with Albert Dec. 29, 2022-Jan. 4, 2023

Albert Nolen
Thursday, December 29, 2022
So much merriment Even though our fair city dealt with frozen temps for several nights, so many of us had a ton of merriment during this wonderful season. While many stayed in town, some left for the snowy mountains and the sunny beaches.
Lowell and Beth Rogers, Lindsay and Baylor Wortham

Lowell and Beth Rogers, Lindsay and Baylor Wortham

PHOTOS: Roccoco Club Dinner & Dance

News Staff
Thursday, December 29, 2022
What: Roccoco Club Dinner & Dance Where: 8th Floor of the Mary & John Gray Library at Lamar University Photos by Brandon Gouthier

DEATH NOTICES

News Staff
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Margaret Ann Byrd, 74, of Wildwood, died December 18, 2022. Ronald Gene Ladd, 86, of Vidor, died December 18, 2022. John Paul Castilaw, 14, of Vidor, died December 18, 2022. Maxine Caraway, 77, of Silsbee, died December 18, 2022. Barbara Paule Nickell, 72, of Port Arthur, died December 17, 2022.
SHS Student Council delivers blankets to the Ben and Julie Rogers Cancer Institute in Beaumont on Dec. 13.

SHS Student Council delivers blankets to the Ben and Julie Rogers Cancer Institute in Beaumont on Dec. 13.

GOOD NEWS

News Staff
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Beaumont Business Academy    Erika Harris, CEO and Owner, Erika Harris Consulting, LLC, led the fifth and final Beaumont Business Academy of 2022, emphasizing the importance of public speaking.

NEWS SHORTS

News Staff
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Freeze warning Southeast Texas temperatures are expected to reach freezing temperatures over the holiday, with officials warning of possible treacherous roads with weather woes.
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